Six-Year-Old Killed in Waukesha Crash

by Administrator 7. September 2010 06:46

A six year-old boy was killed in a Waukesha car accident Thursday.

According to officials with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, six year-old Treyton E. Kilar succumbed to injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident, which occurred at the intersection of  STH 20 and CTH N in the Town of Troy shortly after 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Kilar was found in the backseat of a car and was unresponsive. Deputies immediately administered CPR. Kilar was transported to Waukesha Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9:42 p.m.

According to the Walworth County Crash Investigation Unit, 44 year-old Scott D. Dragotta was traveling northbound on Hwy N in a 2000 Chevy Suburban when he failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a vehicle driven by Michael S. Kilar in which Treyton was a passenger.

Dragotta was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

 Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim's family and friends during this difficult time.

Small Plane Lands to Safety After Landing Gear Fails

by Administrator 1. September 2010 05:24

Two Boy Scouts escaped injury Monday night when a single engine airplane they were flying in landed without its landing gear deployed.

 

According to officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office, three people were onboard a single-engine Mooney airplane that took off from the Waukesha County Airport Crites Field Tuesday shortly after 7:30 p.m. The boys, a 17 year-old and an 18 year-old, were part of a Boy Scouts Young Eagles Flight. 

 

The Mooney M20 plane took off from rites and was forced to belly-land after about 30 minutes, according to Waukesha County Sheriff's Capt. Frank McElderry. The plane was piloted by a 60 year-old man from Germantown. Authorities are investigating to determine why the landing gear was not deployed. 

 

Thankfully nobody onboard the airplane was hurt. All too often, aviation accidents can result in serious personal injury. If you have been injured in a Waukesha Aviation Accident, please contact the Waukesha Personal Injury Lawyers Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C., by calling 800-242-2874 today.

Man Hurt in Waukesha Motorcycle Crash

by Administrator 25. August 2010 06:13
A man was injured in a Waukesha motorcycle accident Saturday.

According to officials with the Buffalo County Sheriff's Department, the accident occurred shortly after 12:00 p.m. on Highway 88 just north of Laehn Ridge Road. Police say Darell H Banker, of Waukesha, missed a curve, flipped his motorcycle, and was then thrown from the bike.

A Mayo One helicopter was called to the scene of the crash, but Banker was transported by ambulance to an area hospital. Authorities described his injuries as "non-life-threatening."

Buffalo County Sheriff's deputies say speed was a factor in the crash.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Waukesha motorcycle accident, please contact the Waukesha personal injury attorneys of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C., at 800-242-2874.

Citation Issued in Waukesha Co. Cyclist Fatality

by Administrator 19. August 2010 02:27

Police have issued a citation to a Dousman man involved in a Waukesha car accident that killed a cyclist on Highway 18.

According to officials with the Summit Police Department, 20 year-old Samuel Weirick was ticketed for failing to provide a safe passing distance, which carries a fine of $114 and a possible three-point license deduction. Weirick may also face a one-year license suspension because the violation resulted in a death.

Police say Weirick was traveling eastbound on Highway 18 on Father's Day, about a half-mile east of Highway 67 when he struck and killed Brett Netke, a cyclist who was on a training ride.

According to Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel, a review of the accident reports found that criminal charges were not warranted. Schimel recommended the police ticket Weirick.

 Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim's friends and family.

One Injured in Waukesha Car Accident

by Administrator 12. August 2010 08:16
One person was injured in a rollover crash in the westbound lanes on Interstate 94 in Delafield.

According to officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, the single-vehicle crash occurred shortly after 7:00 p.m. Tuesday near Highway 83 outside of Waukesha. Police say one person was injured in the crash and transported by Flight for Life to an area hospital for treatment.

No information on the victim or the nature of the injuries has been released.

The westbound lanes of Interstate 94 were shut down for a few hours after the crash.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a Waukesha car accident, pleas contact the Waukesha Personal Injury Lawyers of Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C., by calling 800-242-2874 today.

Motorcyclist Injured in Waukesha Co. Crash

by Administrator 3. August 2010 07:17
A 31 year-old man from West Allis was injured Saturday in a crash on Interstate 94 in Waukesha County.

According to officials with the Wisconsin State Patrol, the crash occurred shortly after 5:00 p.m., in the westbound lanes of I-94, when a yellow SUV braked suddenly and crossed in front of a Lexus SUV to make an illegal U-turn. A statement by the State Patrol said two motorcyclists were traveling behind the Lexus, which was driven by a 43 year-old man from Fitchburg. The first motorcycle was able to maneuver around the SUV but the second collided with its left-rear quarter.

The motorcyclists name was not immediately available. The Wisconsin State Patrol also said the yellow SUV did not stop after the crash.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else's negligent or reckless conduct, please contact a Waukesha personal injury attorney of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C., at 800-242-2874.

3 Year-Old Recovering After HIt by Vehicle

by Administrator 28. July 2010 03:48
A three year-old child is recovering at an intensive care unit at Froedtert Hospital after a being struck by a vehicle Tuesday.

According to officials with the Waukesha Police Department, the crash occurred shortly after 11:00 a.m. on the 800 block of East Main Street. Jose Dominguez was crossing the street with his mother when he was struck by a car right in front of the family's home.

"I feel so bad because it's my son," Jose's father, Isidor, said.

According to police spokesman Dennis Angle, Jose was crossing the street with his mother when they saw a car in the distance. The two believed they had enough time to cross but Jose was hit while still holding his mother's hand.

Jose remains at Children's Hospital and has been stabilized. He is expected to make a full recovery.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else's negligent or reckless conduct, please contact a Waukesha personal injury lawyer of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C., at 800-242-2874.

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